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Marcelo Bielsa says he has sent a member of staff to watch every team Leeds have played this season train. The Whites head coach called a news conference on Wednesday as the Football Association and English Football League investigates the ongoing ‘spy’ saga. Before Friday’s win over Derby, the ex-Argentina manager admitted sending a staff member to watch the Rams train. Bielsa said: “I observed all the rivals we played against and watched the training sessions of all opponents.” More to follow. Source link

Marcelo Bielsa (left) and Frank Lampard shook hands both before and after Friday’s game at Elland Road Head coach Marcelo Bielsa will be “reminded of the integrity and honesty” of Leeds United after he admitted sending a staff member to ‘spy’ on a Derby County training session. Before Leeds’ 2-0 win over the Rams on Friday, Bielsa said he was responsible after a man was seen outside the Rams’ training ground the previous day. Leeds have also “formally apologised” for Bielsa’s pre-match conduct. The Football Association has said it is…

Ralph Ineson, better known as ‘Finchy’ in the sitcom The Office, talks about the hope Marcelo Bielsa has brought to Leeds United and hints about throwing his shoes over a roof… Watch the full feature on Football Focus on Saturday at 12:00 BST on BBC One. Source link